Climbing & bouldering crags · East Midlands
The Useless Boulder
In or near Hathersage.
The Useless Boulder — a climbing crag in england east midlands.
Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Grindleford · 3.1 km
About
The Useless Boulder is a climbing crag located in england east midlands, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Useless Boulder is a climbing crag located in the East Midlands. It offers various routes for climbers of different skill levels. The crag is characterised by its unique rock formations, making it a notable spot for both novice and experienced climbers. Visitors can expect a rugged outdoor setting suitable for climbing activities.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.3286, -1.5996
- District
- Sheffield
- Parish
- Sheffield, unparished area
- Postcode
- S11 7TW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sheffield Hallam
- Nearest railway station
- Grindleford — 3.1 km
Sources
- osm: n7086008375 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Useless Boulder?
- The Useless Boulder is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S11 7TW), in the parish of Sheffield, unparished area.
- What is The Useless Boulder?
- The Useless Boulder — a climbing crag in england east midlands.
- How do I get to The Useless Boulder?
- The nearest railway station is Grindleford, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode S11 7TW.
- Is The Useless Boulder a protected site?
- Yes — The Useless Boulder is part of the Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Useless Boulder?
- The nearest railway station is Grindleford, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S11 7TW.